The Gorousei try to convince Imu not to leave Holy Land, but Garling points out that the situation there is critical and that Shamrock’s return wasn’t enough to alleviate it. York also contacts the Gorousei to complain that the food shortage is affecting her as well. However, Imu points out that all the events that have been unfolding are not mere coincidence, but rather something that has been brewing for a long time. Meanwhile, in Elbaph, Gerd finds Sommers’ body before he manages to fully recover, but the most surprising thing of all turns out to be the existence of a heart of steel. Nami and Zeus are putting out the remaining flames when a magic circle appears in the sky. Imu descends directly into the throne room of Aurust Castle, causing his Ambition to sweep across all Elbaph. Imu falls to his knees, spitting blood, and undergoes a transformation, then emerges and appears atop one of the castle’s towers.
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